Three Indian Oil Tankers Safely Transit Strait of Hormuz Amid Regional Tensions
Three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers—Desh Vaibhav, Desh Vibhor, and Sanmar Herald—carrying over 860,000 metric tonnes of cargo and 94 Indian crew members safely transited the Strait of Hormuz on June 20. The vessels are en route to Indian ports, expected between June 24 and July 1. This transit follows a recent US-Iran interim agreement that lifted a blockade, although Iran announced a renewed closure of the strait citing regional tensions. India’s government emphasized maritime security and the safety of its seafarers amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.